CT Anesthesia 2013

[psu235]

Had a handful of interviews and have not yet received any offers. I am staring to get worried. Has anyone received offers? Are people still holding multiple offers? The ambiguity of this process is very frustrating.

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[IlDestriero]

I guess this is the downside of not having a match in place. Good luck.
The peds match is a real PIA though.

Cheers!

 

[bigdan]

Many places have made offers already, and some have already filled.

 

[MD Dreams]

I know EXACTLY what you mean. It is a disgusting process, completely nerve racking. I also interviewed at a number of places. Thus far I've received one rejection, one offer and one wait list. Still haven't heard from a number of programs. Its terrible. Good luck to you.

 

[Bertelman]

I know EXACTLY what you mean. It is a disgusting process, completely nerve racking. I also interviewed at a number of places. Thus far I've received one rejection, one offer and one wait list. Still haven't heard from a number of programs. Its terrible. Good luck to you.

Well, it's not exactly the same as the OP. You have an offer.

 

[stargirl50]

My guess is some people will hold multiple offers until the deadline, which I think is June 4. In talking to somebody who went through this process a few years ago, he said that there is a flurry of activity right at that deadline.

It was definitely a nerve wracking process this year. Good luck to you!

 

[MD Dreams]

If we verbally commit to a program and then get a different offer on June 4th which is more agreeable, are we legally bound to the first program?

 

[lushmd]

If we verbally commit to a program and then get a different offer on June 4th which is more agreeable, are we legally bound to the first program?

You're not legally bound ton anything until you actually sign a contract (note: different from the offer letter). Ethically bound is another discussion altogether...

If you've already made a commitment (verbal or otherwise) to a program and then receive a firm offer from another/"better" program that you would rather be at, I would simply call the program director from the first program and explain/discuss the situation with them.

 

[Bertelman]

You're not legally bound ton anything until you actually sign a contract (note: different from the offer letter). Ethically bound is another discussion altogether...

If you've already made a commitment (verbal or otherwise) to a program and then receive a firm offer from another/"better" program that you would rather be at, I would simply call the program director from the first program and explain/discuss the situation with them.

Just understand that the further you advance your career, the smaller the world becomes. Cardiac anesthesia is a small enough world that you would potentially burn bridges making moves like this.

 

[pie944]

Just understand that the further you advance your career, the smaller the world becomes. Cardiac anesthesia is a small enough world that you would potentially burn bridges making moves like this.

George: Jerry? It was incredible! Models! As far as the eye could see!
Jerry: Then it does exist.
George: Yes. The legends are true.
Jerry: So when are you goin' out with this girl again?
George: I'm not! I'm inside the walls!
Jerry: So you're gonna burn that bridge too?
George: Flame on!

 

[lushmd]

Just understand that the further you advance your career, the smaller the world becomes. Cardiac anesthesia is a small enough world that you would potentially burn bridges making moves like this.

I agree about the cardiac world being small and not burning bridges but a lot depends on how one goes about it.